How far is Savannah, MO from Joplin, MO?
The driving distance from Savannah, MO to Joplin, MO is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Joplin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Joplin.
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Start on North 5th Street
842 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Price Street
2312 ft · 1 min · West Price Street
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Topeka
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
32.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69
3250 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South: College Boulevard
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
104.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Main Street Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street Road
4 mi · 9 min · North Main Street Road
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Turn left
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Joplin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
104 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Savannah and Clear near Joplin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Joplin?
The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Drexel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Savannah and 115.1 miles from Joplin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Savannah and Clear near Joplin.
Stop Ideas Near Drexel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drexel.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Joplin. Straight-line distance: 198.17 mi (318.93 km).
#1 Savannah
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,168 |
| Coordinates | 39.9416600, -94.8302500 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joplin
The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri.
| Population | 50,956 |
| Coordinates | 37.0842300, -94.5132800 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-94.513461, 37.084233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.34 | $66.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.49 | $72.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.58 | $83.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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